Colt's first successful double-action revolver, featuring a simultaneous double-action trigger without requiring the hammer to be manually cocked. Adopted by the US Army in the early 1880s and used extensively in frontier and colonial contexts. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .45 Long Colt Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1878, USA Weight: 38 oz Overall length: 11" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Frontier, Collecting